Chapter 8 - Multiomics approaches for the improvements of postharvest systems

Abstract

Different omics techniques are increasingly applied for the identification of transcripts, proteins, and metabolites with the goal of unraveling the complex and dynamic responses of fruit produce to imposed postharvest stresses. The integration of these techniques and the multiomics approaches are widening our understanding of biochemical and molecular mechanisms involved in the responses of fruit produce to low-temperature and altered atmosphere (low oxygen/high carbon dioxide) conditions applied during storage. Primary and secondary metabolic processes are described in relation to the changes of commercial quality parameters and the appearance of physiological disorders. The availability of molecular and/or metabolic markers effective in tracing the behavior of the commodity under different storage protocols and identifying presymptomatic conditions can be expected as one of the practical result of multiomics studies in the field of postharvest.